WS - C, K-5 - Fire-Building Position - 9-2-22

City of Tiffin, Iowa Adopted _____, 2022 Page 3 Required Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of: 1. Principles, methods, and practices of modern fire prevention management, fire suppression activities, and investigation techniques. 2. Relevant federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations. 3. Hazardous materials, associated properties of those materials, and the ability to apply applicable codes regulating those materials. 4. Current computer applications utilized by the City and Department. 5. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including business letter writing, basic report preparation, and principles and procedures of record keeping. 6. Knowledge of functions and operations of structural installations and systems in building construction. 7. Knowledge of City Building codes and other laws and ordinances relating to structural installations in buildings. 8. Knowledge of building safety standards. 9. Skill in relating observations of conditions to building code provisions and safety standards. Ability to: 1. Operate a personal computer or other personal digital devices and related software of the City to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities. 2. Handle difficult or sensitive issues, using professionalism and an understanding of organizational culture. 3. Utilize ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks. Use problem solving skills including anticipating, analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving problems. 4. Evaluate programs, policies, procedures, and activities in order to improve fire prevention operations within the City. 5. Perform under considerable stress while confronted with emergency situations. 6. Operate hand tools of the construction trades, tools of the fire department, motor vehicles, and a personal computer. 7. Work under direction, exercising considerable discretion in execution of fire prevention and code enforcement activities. 8. Develop and use empathetic listening skills, communicate with clarity and maintain an attitude that conveys respect, assistance, honesty and resourcefulness. 9. Interact effectively with customer and citizen issues over the phone and in person. 10. Work cooperatively and maintain effective working relationships to accomplish job responsibilities. 11. Quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology. 12. Be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable. Acceptable Experience and Training: High School diploma or equivalent with 4 years of post-high school training in fire prevention and building inspection. Supervisory experience is preferred.